Apricot Red Ouro Preto Imperial Topaz 21.65 Carats Start Price USD 29,277.00 Current Price USD 29,277.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 31, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 Location Manhattan See more about 'Apricot Red Ouro Preto Imperial Topaz 21.65 Carats' Description Lembeck Gems is a family run New York gem importing business established in 1919. We are wholesalers to the trade specializing in fine, rare, exotic gems. We offer a 100% money back guarantee on all of our gemstones All purchases can be returned for any reason up to 14 days from receipt We accept all items back unconditionally for up to 30 days if there has been a discrepancy in our listing We do not sell chemically enhanced gems. Our objective is complete customer satisfaction achieved by supplying our customers with exceptional gemstones at competitive wholesale prices. Ouro Preto Apricot Orange Red Imperial Topaz There's a lot of confusion surrounding Imperial Topaz. Many of the sellers on this venue and elsewhere don't appear to be well versed on exactly what constitutes an Imperial. Other's, I must believe, deliberately mislead. What can I conclude from a seller who offers an endless supply of Red, Pink, and fancy hued Imperial Topaz, one of nature's rare gemstones, in copius quantities and in sizes up to 50 carats no less. For dollars per carat! It's preposterous. Here I present to you the genuine article - an exceptionally fine completely natural fancy Apricot Red Imperial Topaz from Ouro Preto, Brazil. I am pleased to have the opportunity to offer this fine gem. I am passionate about Imperials. How could I not be? From the very first time I gazed at a matched pair of Apricot gems that belonged to the late great Paul Hubert that when turned sideways turned maraschino cherry red. I was stunned. I was witnessing something mystical, pristine, crystalline. Now I understood obsession, the need to possess something that was impossibly beautiful. I present this exceptional gem to those who are as enthusiastic about fine Imperial Topaz as I am. For a discussion about Precious Topaz and Imperial Topaz check out our blog. There are two pages to peruse. You will find it here: Gemology On Line. Natural. Internally flawless. 21.65 cts. $1350 pct. We do not use stock photos. As appealing as a fine gem looks when photographed properly we find it impossible to capture how beautiful our gems actually look in person. We extend a 14 day period during which you can evaluate any of our gems in the comfort of your home. Should you not be thrilled you may return your purchase for any reason. No questions asked and never a restocking fee. We very much want you to be comfortable with the entire process from beginning to end so that every aspect of your experience with us is pleasant and positive. About us: Our family has been in the wholesale gem importing business since 1919. As Edward Lembeck & Bros. we became one one of the major stone houses in New York. In 1945 we relocated from Nassau Street in old New York moving into the Lembeck Building in the New York Diamond District. Historically, we traded with rival stone houses and established retail jewelry store accounts - in every state - and at one time to large jewelry manufacturers, before the manufacturing trade moved overseas. The highest concentration of fine gems in the world falls within a two block area, right here in the heart of New York City. Gem merchants, miners, and gem cutters from all over the world are regular visitors, bringing with them the finest precious treasures the earth has to offer. As wholesalers we do not have a retail store or a walk in business open to the public. Although traditionally our business has been exclusively been within the wholesale gem trade the internet has now afforded us with an introduction to the public. Should you have any questions or would like any additional information I look forward to hearing from you. To that end you are invited to call me on my private work number Mon. through Fri., specifically set up for our eBay customers, 212~624~0288. Every Gem Has a Destiny, Steve Lembeck Item Cost Shipping / Insurance Charges $1-500 $12.50 $501-1,000 $16.50 $1,001-2,000 $17.50 $2,001-3,000 $18.70 $3,001-4,000 $19.90 $4,001-5,000 $21.10 $5,001-6,000 $22.30 $6,001-7,000 $23.50 $7,001-8,000 $24.70 $8,001-9,000 $25.90 $9,001-10,000 $27.10 $10,001-11,000 $28.30 $11,001-12,000 $29.50 $12,001-13,000 $30.70 $13,001-14,000 $31.90 $14,001-15,000 $33.10 Place a Bid!